ICloud and Pin Code (Mac Mini)

Hi there,
I have some problem. I have Mac Mini 2010. Now my Mac Mini is blocked...(((
Was so -
I blocked my Mac Mini himself, when i used Icloud - (Find My Iphone-Select My Mac Mini and Remote Lock)
After it - my Mac Mini is rebooted and now is not work - "Please enter Pin code"
But i can't remember my pin code.
How i can recover my Pin Code?
Please help me!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards,
Grigory

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